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About Us Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.    About the Company Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.   Role Summary The mandate of the Fanatics Collectible Pre-Press team is to translate card designs to accurate, error-free files that are ready for press. Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Prepress Variable Data Supervisor to support the preparation of print-ready files in line with our Pre-Press team’s commitment to excellence. This position requires expertise in print production, ideally, variable data printing (VDP) knowledge, and the use of specialized prepress software to ensure high-quality output. Candidates with a passion for sports and entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. In this role, you will… Utilize variable data software to write logic to incorporate variable imagery and text into InDesign  Identify and resolve issues related to variable data integration, file formatting, or output errors Collaborate closely with the production team to align on project priorities and timelines Strong focus on PDF review and quality control checks of approved designs against personalized PDF to ensure design accuracy (e.g., checking fonts, images, bleeds, trap, color separations, ensuring variable data fields are correctly populated and other prepress elements) Utilize the printing workflow management tool system to process incoming print jobs, ensuring proper file preparation, imposition, and trapping for optimal output Maintain accurate documentation of project specifications and file versioning Adapt to current industry trends, software updates, and emerging technologies related to variable data-driven print production   The ideal candidate: Proven experience (5+ years) as a pre-press / production artist 3 years of experience managing a team of Prepress operators or staff Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, and file formats Proficiency in Adobe Creative and other relevant design software Attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in design across various projects Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines